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The placer gold was prepared for this moment from the very beginning when it entered Pinocchio.

The plan was to have the head of the household find another jade stone through the topaz he had set as bait, so that he could secretly find the third stone, aventurine.

The process went much more smoothly than Jin had expected, so smoothly that it made him feel something was amiss.

What's the problem?

No one but the holder can exert the power of the cornerstone.

The foundation with protective power cannot be destroyed unless it is broken by the holder himself.

Sand Gold gazed at the pieced-together sand gold stone and fell into deep thought.

Even if the cornerstone is lost in the hands of the family, it may not be a bad thing. The company can use this as an excuse to attack the family.

Theoretically, there shouldn't be any problem.

Just as Sha Jin was sorting out his thoughts, the ringing of his phone woke him up.

[Please call me Director Qiong: Location OK, actors OK, script OK, props and lighting OK, just waiting for the villain to appear, bro.]

Subsequently, Sand Gold saw the script sent by Qiong.

【The end of destiny. 】

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Volume 1: Chapter 597 Like a Bag, Brother

Reality, Daydream Hotel, Guest Lobby.

The auditorium, several times larger than a football field, features a pillarless dome that is both high and magnificent, with crystal chandeliers hanging from the top, refracting a dazzling light like stardust.

The hall is lined with luxurious circular sofa booths made of gold velvet, where travelers from all corners of the galaxy come and go.

The intelligent lifeforms gleamed with a deep blue light, the Pipixi people raised their glasses and laughed, the werewolves and fox people conversed in hushed tones, the cat-eared girls moved nimbly among them, and the Sky Ring Clan sat quietly.

At one of the round tables.

Her shoulder-length white hair was highlighted with a fiery red on one side, and her pert, snowy breasts were tightly outlined by the fitted uniform. Beneath her seemingly casual and free hot pants were plump but not greasy legs.

Toppa gently placed a cup of Sorida on the star-patterned tabletop, a bright smile playing on his lips.

"As expected of you, wherever you go you are... cough, you are the guiding star that everyone is watching."

"The opening ceremony of the Harmonious Music Festival actually attracted the attention of [Tong Xie], which has caused quite a stir in many circles."

"Hehe, how about that? I'm awesome, right?"

Xing held his head high and accepted Topa's 'praise' without hesitation.

"Alright, alright, look how smug you are."

March 7th rolled her eyes at Hagi Star with a charming and coquettish look, and lightly punched her shoulder with her pink fist.

The incident is over, but it still seems outrageous in retrospect.

Tom and Jerry, the names of cat and mouse, have resonated throughout Pinocchio.

Xing immediately put on her dramatic act, letting out a monotonous scream before collapsing limply into Qiong's arms.

Ignoring the prankster, March 7th took a sip of his drink and turned to look at Topa:

"I didn't expect to run into you at Pinocchio, Miss Topa. Are you with Mr. Sand Gold?"

Before approaching Qiong, Sha Jin had already visited Himeko, after all, she was the navigator of the Starry Sky Train.

Although the train crew adheres to democracy in almost everything, Himeko often represents the train's will in external affairs.

"Yes, we're here for the same project."

Topa sighed, a hint of helplessness in his smile.

"But as you can see, the company isn't exactly popular in Pinocchio. The family is polite on the surface and acts like a good host, but behind our backs they probably wish they could kick us all out."

"The former border prison is now putting shackles on company employees."

Topa spoke lightly, but couldn't hide the self-deprecation in his words.

"Only Sand Gold was granted permission to enter the dream and participate in the grand event with an invitation. We, the accompanying personnel... didn't even have the qualification to enter the dream and could only stay in the hotel in the real world and wait."

"Oh—no wonder I've never met Miss Topa in my dreams."

On March 7th, he suddenly realized the truth.

"Dreams are so grand, they're probably hard to come by anyway, right?"

Xing promptly took over the task of making sarcastic remarks.

"No wonder placer gold is seeking cooperation everywhere."

Himeko took a sip of fruit wine, gracefully smoothed her skirt, and sat down on the circular sofa next to her.

"It turns out he couldn't get any support from the company in his dream."

"After he finished reporting on the project progress at the meeting, I chatted with him privately. It seems he's in a bit of a predicament and needs your help, right?"

"In reality, if you need anything, just let me know. The company has allocated special funds for this project."

Topa's tone was sincere, and his smile became more pragmatic.

"All expenses incurred in your dreams can be reimbursed through the accounting department."

This is the proper attitude for seeking cooperation.

"to reimburse!"

On March 7th, Xing's eyes instantly lit up with little stars.

"If you say that, I won't be sleepy anymore."

Qiong had just finished her call with Shajin, neatly put her phone back in her pocket, and looked up with a bright smile.

"Don't worry, Sand Gold is my half-brother, his business is my business!"

Qiong and Liuying's date ended some time ago. She had just finished writing the final script and sent it to Shajin when she received a message from Topa.

After the incident involving Arillo's debt, everyone became friends and had already agreed to get together sometime, especially since they also had a connection with Estella.

After returning to reality, Sora met up with Himeko, Hoshi, and Mitsuki, who were leading an investigation, and the five of them sat down for a small gathering.

"If nothing unexpected happens, you'll soon receive good news about placer gold."

A smile appeared on Qiong's lips.

"Uh……"

Seeing Qiong's enthusiastic and confident statement, Topa was momentarily stunned.

When did the relationship between Qiong and Sand Gold become this good?

She didn't doubt Sand Gold's ability to get close to people, but Qiong was not someone who could be easily won over.

Anyone who has personally experienced both of Ayrillo's projects knows how capable Topabbi is of causing trouble.

However, alluvial gold has always been very lucky, so there shouldn't be any problems, right?

"What if something unexpected happens?"

As if by some strange twist of fate, Topado asked a question.

"Death notice?"

Qiong pondered for a few seconds, then smiled and said.

Toppa: "???"

"The company can also prepare compensation for the families in advance. Let's go, wait for good news!"

Qiong stood up and waved goodbye to Topa.

"..."

Watching Qiong leave, Topa's expression became extremely subtle before she murmured softly.

"But he's an orphan, the last Evgeny."

……

"Qiongzai, what are you and Shajin plotting so mysteriously?"

Xing wrapped her arms around Qiong's neck from behind, hanging lazily on him—this made walking much easier.

"It's nothing, just filming a short drama."

Feeling the thing bobbing back and forth like a water balloon behind her, Qiong shrugged her shoulders:

"By the way, where did you and Himeko go before?"

"Hey~ Uncle Gallagher took us to a place called the Dream Bar."

On March 7th, with her hands behind her back, she skipped lightly, tilting her head to look at the two with a charming smile, just like a girlfriend sharing her experiences with her lover:

"Which bar owner is a super cool and stylish older sister like Shiluva?!"

"Uncle Gallagher?"

Although the impression wasn't very deep, Qiong still remembered the name, after all, she was a gacha character.

"He was a sheriff from the hound family, a very nice uncle. I was being chased by hounds for no reason, and he was the one who helped me out of the predicament."

Xing extended the hand that had been resting on Qiong's shoulder and gave a thumbs-up.

Do you have some misunderstanding about "without reason"?

March 7th glanced at her sideways.

"Someone dismantled the engine parts of someone else's aircraft."

"I'm just a weak pioneer opening treasure chests to get crystals, what bad intentions could I possibly have?"

Xing immediately put on a pitiful expression.

"So, Mikhail is the watchmaker, and it was Galakh who told you this?"

Qiong was not surprised by what Xing did.

March 7th nod:

"Yes, that uncle told us the story of Mikhail, saying that the watchmaker was not a legend of the dreamland at all, but the most unspeakable stain in the history of the Pinocchio family's division, and the instigator of all the dream anomalies."

"And incidentally, give us a history lesson on Pinocchio."

Xing said she felt drowsy listening to it.

"However, Sister Himeko is skeptical about the second half of the statement."

March 7th added further.

Mikhail was indeed a watchmaker, a fact that has been confirmed as the investigation progressed.

However, no one believed that an unnamed person with a pioneering spirit would be up to any grand conspiracy.

There must be some misunderstanding.

The three chatted as they walked, and before they knew it, they had arrived at...

"Krowker Film Park?"

On March 7th, looking at the park that stretched as far as the eye could see, a park the size of a city, he blinked.

What are we doing here?

This is a film and entertainment park built around the famous Pinocchio cartoon character, which can be said to be a paradise for animation lovers all over the world, attracting countless animation fans who love the Watch Boy IP to come and visit.

Visitors can use special equipment in the dream world to transform into animated characters, personally experience classic scenes from old cartoons, or become residents of Dream Town and relive the adventures of Clockwork Boy and his friends in person.

"Want to watch an animated film? I've already bought the tickets."

Xing was wearing a pair of cool sunglasses and waving a stack of movie tickets in his hand.

Since Toppa said it would be reimbursed and she wouldn't have to spend her own money, she wasn't going to hold back.

"Didn't we already say that we'd be making short dramas?"

Qiong snatched the movie ticket from Xing's hand and instantly melted it away.